First Hospitalization Due to Swine Flu

The Health Department is confirming the first hospitalized case of the so called swine flu in the province.This is the seventh case of the H1N1 virus announced in two days.Deputy Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Paul Van Buynder says they received confirmation that a woman in her 30's from northern New Brunswick is currently recovering in the hospital.The Health Department anticipated more severe cases would occur, and health care staff are prepared to respond appropriately.This brings the total number of cases in the province to 17.